The ultimate usd honda fork for the superhawk is???
09-30-2013 | 09:23 PM
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The ultimate usd honda fork for the superhawk is???
What would you guys say? Nevermind the stock spring rates, or the color... What would you say would be the best usd fork swap for our superhawks?
Rules for this game are: it has to be a honda fork, and usd (upside down fork).
I'm excited to hear your opinions
James
Rules for this game are: it has to be a honda fork, and usd (upside down fork).
I'm excited to hear your opinions
James
09-30-2013 | 09:57 PM
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10-01-2013 | 08:41 AM
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Except for bearings, pretty much good to go?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-04-05-KAWASAKI-ZX10R-ZX10-ZX-1000-NINJA-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FORKS-TUBES-/330996211327?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item4d10e95e7f&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-04-05-KAWASAKI-ZX10R-ZX10-ZX-1000-NINJA-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FORKS-TUBES-/330996211327?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item4d10e95e7f&vxp=mtr
10-01-2013 | 08:54 AM
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I would suggest that you stay away from the ZX forks. They look neat but the performance is REALLY bad. You need to replace all of the valving in those forks, unlike the CBR forks where you can keep the stock rebound pistons and just replace the shim stacks.
In general, KYB parts are something to be avoided. Stick with Showa.
In general, KYB parts are something to be avoided. Stick with Showa.
10-01-2013 | 09:15 AM
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. I don't even know if they'd be appropriate forks, but they're expensive!
10-01-2013 | 12:58 PM
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Except for bearings, pretty much good to go?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-04-05-KAWASAKI-ZX10R-ZX10-ZX-1000-NINJA-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FORKS-TUBES-/330996211327?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item4d10e95e7f&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-04-05-KAWASAKI-ZX10R-ZX10-ZX-1000-NINJA-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FORKS-TUBES-/330996211327?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item4d10e95e7f&vxp=mtr
10-07-2013 | 10:41 PM
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Curious why you say the ZX forks are no good, as you should be replacing the valving and springs anyways for your weight, wouldn't that fix the performance issue?
Why is Showa so much better than KYB?
Looking into getting USD forks and trying get get all the info I can.
Why is Showa so much better than KYB?
Looking into getting USD forks and trying get get all the info I can.
10-07-2013 | 11:47 PM
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Jamie is pretty much saying that the flow though the ZX (KYB) forks are ****, with the 1000RR forks if needed you would just have to change the springs for the riders weight if need be and the shim stacks, the stock valving is sufficient.
10-08-2013 | 05:13 AM
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Yes, the KYB valving is so bad that you must replace both the compression and rebound pistons - basically gut the whole thing and start over. It also takes more effort to install those forks on the VTR, including special steering stem bearings. Lots of work and extra money to setup means they are not a good choice.
Showa forks are much easier to fit, in almost all cases the triples just bolt right in. At worst case only the compression valving needs replaced and the stock rebound pistons can be reused. That means they are pretty straightforward to setup so they work correctly on the VTR.
Showa forks are much easier to fit, in almost all cases the triples just bolt right in. At worst case only the compression valving needs replaced and the stock rebound pistons can be reused. That means they are pretty straightforward to setup so they work correctly on the VTR.
10-08-2013 | 07:00 AM
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I fit my KYBs using 600RR triples (same c-to as OEM triples) and used standard bearings (though I did have to get the upper triple bored out by 2mm, right Jamie? )
I don`t claim to be a suspension guru by any means (I leave that to Jamie) but if you are planning on having them re-sprung and re-valved anyhow (as I did, with Jamie`s valving btw, which works great), the ZX (2004-2005 only) does allow you to keep the front Wheel and rotors, thereby potentially keeping the cost down slightly. In my case, I really wanted forks with a DLC coating and the ZX fit the bill there too (in addition to, from what I have read, being quite light, supposedly lighter than Ohlins). My main concern with the ZX is that the bushings are non-replaceable; not sure how well that bodes for longevity......
)I don`t claim to be a suspension guru by any means (I leave that to Jamie) but if you are planning on having them re-sprung and re-valved anyhow (as I did, with Jamie`s valving btw, which works great), the ZX (2004-2005 only) does allow you to keep the front Wheel and rotors, thereby potentially keeping the cost down slightly. In my case, I really wanted forks with a DLC coating and the ZX fit the bill there too (in addition to, from what I have read, being quite light, supposedly lighter than Ohlins). My main concern with the ZX is that the bushings are non-replaceable; not sure how well that bodes for longevity......
10-08-2013 | 09:02 AM
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Shameless plug: I have a complete 2007 cbr1000rr front end for sale. It was installed on my VTR. Ready to bolt on with apex risers and pre made radiator relocated brackets. PM me if you are interested.
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